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September: To Cloud or not to Cloud – that is the question?
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Many customers ask us, should we move to the cloud and for each client our answer is different. Why, because despite the hype in the market there is no “one size fits all” approach. Let’s take just a quick look at the differences:

On Premises: This just means that you are using your computers and server the same way you have in the past, they are located in your office and you access them directly. Some customer like to own the equipment outright and other prefer to pay a monthly fee.

Ideal situation: A client has lots of artwork or large files they need to work on and their staff all predominately work from the office.

Public Cloud: Companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon (AWS) offer you the ability to rent space on their equipment and pay by the minute. They control the infrastructure and provide user the ability to quickly create and run servers. Depending on the provider you choose and the options you select will vary where your data is located.

Ideal situation: A client that has seasonal workloads, short term projects or the ability to shut down servers for periods of time during the week to save money.

Private Cloud: Like we have mentioned in past news items, Techno Group has heavily invested in Private Cloud for our clients. We own and run the environment that your data resides, this gives you the confidence and peace of mind to know that you have a single point of contact to directly address any of your needs.

Ideal situation: It’s time to replace your existing equipment, staff are working outside the office, the business is growing, there might be potential tax savings (speak to you accountant of course) or you want the added security and safety for your business.

Hybrid Cloud: As the name suggests, it is a combination of any of the above and allows you to take the best parts of each to suit your needs.

Ideal situation: When you need to keep some files locally, but can greatly benefit from the other Cloud features.

So which option do we recommend, the answer is all of them… It comes down to your business objectives, individual requirements and the best way to achieve these. This is why we take the time to really understand your business so we can provide the right solution.

For additional reading on this topic, this is a great article. https://www.crn.com.au/feature/why-australian-companies-reverse-out-of-the-cloud-468197

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